Lead Data Center Scheduler - Planning & Execution

Gilder Search Group; Town of New Paltz, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Senior Scheduler to support scheduling for mission-critical data center construction projects in New Paltz, NY. The role leads scheduling strategy, mentors remote consultants, and integrates design, procurement, and commissioning schedules into an actionable execution plan.

Ideal candidates have 8–12+ years in data center scheduling, advanced MS Project skills (P6 a plus), and excellent communication to coordinate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of data center construction scheduling or project management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project; P6 experience a plus.
• Experience with phased delivery models and early equipment procurement in mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of how scheduling interfaces with cost, procurement, risk, and change management.
• Experience developing integrated schedules across multiple trades and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to lead schedule review meetings, recovery planning workshops, and commissioning coordination.
• Hands-on field construction experience and understanding of jobsite dynamics.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed project schedules during planning and design phases, including milestones, permitting, long-lead procurement, and phased delivery timelines.
• Develop and maintain baseline schedules that align with project delivery strategy, including fast-track and parallel commissioning models.
• Perform risk assessments and “what-if” scenario analysis to identify schedule threats and define mitigation strategies.
• Lead and mentor a team of remote consultants, supporting their development and optimizing workload.
• Collaborate with design, procurement, and cost teams to ensure accurate timeline integration and resource alignment.
• Maintain live project schedules throughout execution, tracking progress, changes, and critical path activities.
• Manage commissioning timelines across multiple systems including mechanical, electrical, and IT system turnovers.
• Leverage scheduling tools such as MS Project and Procore to drive real-time project visibility and performance.
• Conduct critical path analysis, schedule reviews, and coordination meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Facilitate client meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, and alignment sessions to communicate scheduling progress and adjust project priorities.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Cross-functional coordination

Team leadership

MS Project

Primavera P6

Data center construction

Risk analysis

Communication

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Senior Scheduler to support scheduling for mission-critical data center construction projects in New Paltz, NY. The role leads scheduling strategy, mentors remote consultants, and integrates design, procurement, and commissioning schedules into an actionable execution plan.

Ideal candidates have 8–12+ years in data center scheduling, advanced MS Project skills (P6 a plus), and excellent communication to coordinate across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.